“Well, you’re not just a wanted man, are you? You’re my partner.”
He wanted to say that being partners didn’t take his name off posters. Or erase certain marshals’ memories. Or get rid of the bounty on his head if someone else got greedy. But Thomas didn’t look like he cared about any of that. He regarded Leon with the same level gaze he always did, assessing and—this time—not finding him lacking.
“I’m whatever you want me to be,” Leon said honestly. He knew everything he felt was written on his face. He had the worst time holding it back when it grew this overwhelming. “I’m just glad you want me around as much as I don’t want to leave you.”
Thomas touched Leon’s lips again, the kiss brief and light. He didn’t expect that much tenderness from Thomas. He opened his mouth, trying to encou
